Industrial Accidents
On November 9th, 1918, there was an explosion at the Eliza Furnace of Jones and Laughlin, 2nd Ave. Pittsburgh. The coroner case files includes 25 men that died that same day. All of the men died from Asphyxiation due to being overcome by fumes from the Furnace. Most of the men were bricklayers, but there were also a few riggers, pipe fitters, and unspecified laborers. The men were from 18 to 55 years old.
191811-365 through 191811-389